Chicago Public Schools
Benefits (pensions, health insurance)
$1.3 million
Exact amount: $1,311,673.20
FY2026 (July 2025–June 2026)
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All items
| Box | Amount | % of this budget |
|---|---|---|
| Health and dental insurance | $563,082.50 | 42.9% |
| Teacher pension (employer share) | $288,946.84 | 22.0% |
| Teacher pension (employee share paid by CPS) | $150,858.85 | 11.5% |
| Staff pension (employer share) | $89,570.29 | 6.8% |
| Staff pension (employee share) | $59,781.39 | 4.6% |
| Medicare tax | $57,739.31 | 4.4% |
| Teacher pension (federal grants) | $39,043.40 | 3.0% |
| Workers' compensation | $36,562.52 | 2.8% |
| Unemployment insurance | $14,391.63 | 1.1% |
| Staff pension (federal grants) | $11,696.47 | 0.9% |